General Knowledge MCQs
Topic Notes: General Knowledge
MCQs and preparation resources for competitive exams, covering important concepts, past papers, and detailed explanations.
Plato
- Biography: Ancient Greek philosopher (427–347 BCE), student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle, founder of the Academy in Athens.
- Important Ideas:
- Theory of Forms
- Philosopher-King
- Ideal State
2841
Which Pakistani shooter qualified directly for the Paris 2024 Olympics and competed in the 10m Air Pistol and 25m Pistol events?
Answer:
Kishmala Talat
Kishmala Talat was the first Pakistani female shooter to qualify directly for the Olympics, competing in both 10m Air Pistol and 25m Pistol events.
2842
The 14th South Asian Games, hosted by Pakistan, have been rescheduled to take place in which month of 2026?
Answer:
January
Originally planned for earlier dates, the 14th South Asian Games in Pakistan have been rescheduled to be held from January 23 to 31, 2026.
2843
Who was the female flag bearer for Pakistan at the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympics?
Answer:
Jehanara Nabi
Swimmer Jehanara Nabi served as the female flag bearer for Pakistan alongside Arshad Nadeem at the Paris 2024 opening ceremony.
2844
Arshad Nadeem's gold medal at Paris 2024 ended Pakistan's Olympic medal drought of how many years?
Answer:
32 years
Pakistan had not won an Olympic medal since the Bronze in Men's Hockey at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, marking a 32-year drought.
2845
Which major sport has been excluded from the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games to reduce costs?
Answer:
Field Hockey
To reduce costs, the 2026 Glasgow Games will feature a scaled-down list of 10 sports, excluding major team sports like Field Hockey, Cricket, and Rugby Sevens.
2846
The 2026 Asian Games will be hosted by which city?
Answer:
Aichi-Nagoya, Japan
The 20th Asian Games in 2026 are scheduled to be held in Aichi Prefecture and its capital, Nagoya, in Japan.
2847
What was the record-breaking distance of Arshad Nadeem's gold-winning throw at the 2024 Paris Olympics?
Answer:
92.97m
Arshad Nadeem set a new Olympic Record with a massive throw of 92.97 meters, breaking the previous record of 90.57m set by Andreas Thorkildsen in 2008.
2848
Who won Pakistan's first-ever individual Olympic Gold medal at the Paris 2024 Games?
Answer:
Arshad Nadeem
Arshad Nadeem made history by winning Pakistan's first-ever individual Olympic Gold medal in the Men's Javelin Throw at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
2849
The 'Hera' mission by ESA is designed to study the aftermath of:
Answer:
NASA's DART impact on an asteroid
The Hera mission is ESA's contribution to planetary defense. It will visit the binary asteroid system Didymos to study the crater and effects produced by NASA's DART mission impact.
2850
Which platform won a spot as a finalist for the '2025 App Store Awards' in the Apple TV category for its accessibility?
Answer:
HBO Max
HBO Max was recognized as a finalist in the 2025 App Store Awards for its streaming service and specifically for prioritizing accessibility.